becoming
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She has reached the age where a nursing home is becoming increasingly likely.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
Markets appear to be becoming more confident that the global economy can run smoothly with less oil, at least for a limited time until a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is reached.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
After worrying that Homelander’s delusions of becoming a religious figurehead were too far-fetched, Kripke came to see that storyline “as a metaphor for the ultimate level of narcissism.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Howletts said the youngsters were becoming "increasingly bold and playful" as they explore their surroundings.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
He moved through the halls as if he were just visiting, never becoming a part of it.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
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The Catcher in the Rye
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
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